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________________________________________________________________________ TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 97-1110 WEAPONS Proliferation Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and GEORGIA Signed at Washington July 17, 1997 and Agreement Extending the Agreement Effected by Exchange of Notes at Tbilisi May 16 and 17, 2002 and Agreement Extending and Amending the Agreement, as Extended Effected by Exchange of Notes at Tbilisi March 20 and October 13, 2009

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Page 1: WEAPONS Proliferation - United States Department of State · WEAPONS . Proliferation . Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and GEORGIA . Signed at Washington July 17, 1997

________________________________________________________________________

TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 97-1110

WEAPONS

Proliferation

Agreement Between the

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

and GEORGIA

Signed at Washington July 17 1997

and

Agreement Extending the Agreement

Effected by Exchange of Notes at

Tbilisi May 16 and 17 2002

and

Agreement Extending and Amending the

Agreement as Extended

Effected by Exchange of Notes at

Tbilisi March 20 and October 13 2009

NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Pursuant to Public Law 89mdash497 approved July 8 1966 (80 Stat 271 1 USC 113)mdash

ldquo the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent evidence of the treaties international agreements other than treaties and proclamations by the President of such treaties and international agreements other than treaties as the case may be therein contained in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime jurisdiction and in all the tribunals and public offices of the United States and of the several States without any further proof or authentication thereofrdquo

GEORGIA

Weapons Proliferation

Agreement signed at Washington July 17 1997 Entered into force November 10 1997 And agreement extending the agreement Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi May 16 and 17 2002 Entered into force May 17 2002 And agreement extending and amending

the agreement as extended Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi

March 20 and October 13 2009 Entered into force October 13 2009

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND

GEORGIA CONCERNING

COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF THE PREVENTION OF PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

AND THE PROMOTION OF DEFENSE AND MILITARY RELATIONS

The United States ofAmerica and Georgia hereinafter referred to as the Parties

Desiring to prevent the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons from Georgia

Desiring to prevent the unauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials from Georgia

Desiring to facilitate defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

Have agreed as follows

ARTICLE I AREAS OF COOPERATION

1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide assistance to Georgia to facilitate cooperation in the following areas

a The establishment ofverifiable measures against the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction from Georgia and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons

b The prevention ofunauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials

c The promotion of defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

d Such other areas as agreed in writing by the Parties

2 The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all assistance provided under this Agreement and under any subsequent implementing agreements and to all personnel and activities required for the implementation of such agreements and arrangements All assistance provided in accordance with this Agreement shall be used exclusively for the purposes for which it is provided in support of cooperative activities listed in paragraph 1 of this Article

f

ARTICLE IT TYPES OF COOPERATION

In order to achieve mutually agreed objectives in the areas of cooperation listed in Article I Paragraph 1 of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide the following types of assistance to Georgia

a Provision or loan ofmaterial and equipment

b Classroom and on-site training for appropriate officials of the Government of Georgia

c Provision of experts to assist Georgia in any area of agreed cooperation

d Evaluation and improvement of systems programs and regulations

e Promotion of bilateral and multilateral technical and policy level discussions

f Support for defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities

g Such other types ofassistance as may be agreed in writing by the Parties

ARTICLE ID EXECUTIVE AGENTS

Each Party shall designate an Executive Agent to implement this Agreement For the United States ofAmerica the Executive Agent shall be the Department ofDefense For Georgia the Executive Agents shall be the Ministry ofDefense and the State Department of the State Border Guards

ARTICLE IV IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS

The Parties through their executive agents shall enter into implementing agreements as appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Agreement In case ofany inconsistency between this Agreement and any such implementing agreements the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail

ARTICLEV REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE

I All activities related to the provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States of America shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as activities related to the provision ofcommodities supplies and other property by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Articles I II and III of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate Humanitarian and Technical Economic Assistance of July 31 1992

2 Provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States ofAmerica shall also be subject to the same terms and conditions as the provision of training provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Parts A B and C of the Agreement Between the Government ofthe United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Concerning the Provision ofTraining under the United States International Military Education and Training Program ofDecember 30 1993

3 Georgia shall in respect of legal proceedings and claims other than contractual claims hold harmless and indemnify the United States ofAmerica and its personnel contractors and contractors personnel for damage to property or death or injury to any persons in Georgia arising out of activities under this Agreement

4 All obligations of the United States ofAmerica under this Agreement shall be subject to availability of appropriated funds

ARTICLE VI ENTRY INTO FORCE DURATION AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes confirming the completion by each Party ofall applicable procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement and shall remain in force for five years This Agreement may be amended or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon ninety days written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the implementing agreements the obligations of Georgia in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 ofArticle V of this Agreement shall continue to apply without respect to time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties

DONE at Wahington on this 17th day of July 1997 in two original copies each in the English and Georgian Languages both texts being equally authentic

FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR GEORGIA OF AMERICA

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

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Government of Georgia I have the honor to propose that tJmicros ~ote together middot~middot middot~

with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

His Excellency Irakli Menagharishvili

Minister ofForeign Affairs ~ bull)

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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Page 2: WEAPONS Proliferation - United States Department of State · WEAPONS . Proliferation . Agreement Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and GEORGIA . Signed at Washington July 17, 1997

NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Pursuant to Public Law 89mdash497 approved July 8 1966 (80 Stat 271 1 USC 113)mdash

ldquo the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent evidence of the treaties international agreements other than treaties and proclamations by the President of such treaties and international agreements other than treaties as the case may be therein contained in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime jurisdiction and in all the tribunals and public offices of the United States and of the several States without any further proof or authentication thereofrdquo

GEORGIA

Weapons Proliferation

Agreement signed at Washington July 17 1997 Entered into force November 10 1997 And agreement extending the agreement Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi May 16 and 17 2002 Entered into force May 17 2002 And agreement extending and amending

the agreement as extended Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi

March 20 and October 13 2009 Entered into force October 13 2009

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND

GEORGIA CONCERNING

COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF THE PREVENTION OF PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

AND THE PROMOTION OF DEFENSE AND MILITARY RELATIONS

The United States ofAmerica and Georgia hereinafter referred to as the Parties

Desiring to prevent the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons from Georgia

Desiring to prevent the unauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials from Georgia

Desiring to facilitate defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

Have agreed as follows

ARTICLE I AREAS OF COOPERATION

1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide assistance to Georgia to facilitate cooperation in the following areas

a The establishment ofverifiable measures against the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction from Georgia and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons

b The prevention ofunauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials

c The promotion of defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

d Such other areas as agreed in writing by the Parties

2 The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all assistance provided under this Agreement and under any subsequent implementing agreements and to all personnel and activities required for the implementation of such agreements and arrangements All assistance provided in accordance with this Agreement shall be used exclusively for the purposes for which it is provided in support of cooperative activities listed in paragraph 1 of this Article

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ARTICLE IT TYPES OF COOPERATION

In order to achieve mutually agreed objectives in the areas of cooperation listed in Article I Paragraph 1 of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide the following types of assistance to Georgia

a Provision or loan ofmaterial and equipment

b Classroom and on-site training for appropriate officials of the Government of Georgia

c Provision of experts to assist Georgia in any area of agreed cooperation

d Evaluation and improvement of systems programs and regulations

e Promotion of bilateral and multilateral technical and policy level discussions

f Support for defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities

g Such other types ofassistance as may be agreed in writing by the Parties

ARTICLE ID EXECUTIVE AGENTS

Each Party shall designate an Executive Agent to implement this Agreement For the United States ofAmerica the Executive Agent shall be the Department ofDefense For Georgia the Executive Agents shall be the Ministry ofDefense and the State Department of the State Border Guards

ARTICLE IV IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS

The Parties through their executive agents shall enter into implementing agreements as appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Agreement In case ofany inconsistency between this Agreement and any such implementing agreements the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail

ARTICLEV REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE

I All activities related to the provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States of America shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as activities related to the provision ofcommodities supplies and other property by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Articles I II and III of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate Humanitarian and Technical Economic Assistance of July 31 1992

2 Provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States ofAmerica shall also be subject to the same terms and conditions as the provision of training provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Parts A B and C of the Agreement Between the Government ofthe United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Concerning the Provision ofTraining under the United States International Military Education and Training Program ofDecember 30 1993

3 Georgia shall in respect of legal proceedings and claims other than contractual claims hold harmless and indemnify the United States ofAmerica and its personnel contractors and contractors personnel for damage to property or death or injury to any persons in Georgia arising out of activities under this Agreement

4 All obligations of the United States ofAmerica under this Agreement shall be subject to availability of appropriated funds

ARTICLE VI ENTRY INTO FORCE DURATION AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes confirming the completion by each Party ofall applicable procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement and shall remain in force for five years This Agreement may be amended or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon ninety days written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the implementing agreements the obligations of Georgia in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 ofArticle V of this Agreement shall continue to apply without respect to time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties

DONE at Wahington on this 17th day of July 1997 in two original copies each in the English and Georgian Languages both texts being equally authentic

FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR GEORGIA OF AMERICA

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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GEORGIA

Weapons Proliferation

Agreement signed at Washington July 17 1997 Entered into force November 10 1997 And agreement extending the agreement Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi May 16 and 17 2002 Entered into force May 17 2002 And agreement extending and amending

the agreement as extended Effected by exchange of notes at Tbilisi

March 20 and October 13 2009 Entered into force October 13 2009

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND

GEORGIA CONCERNING

COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF THE PREVENTION OF PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

AND THE PROMOTION OF DEFENSE AND MILITARY RELATIONS

The United States ofAmerica and Georgia hereinafter referred to as the Parties

Desiring to prevent the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons from Georgia

Desiring to prevent the unauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials from Georgia

Desiring to facilitate defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

Have agreed as follows

ARTICLE I AREAS OF COOPERATION

1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide assistance to Georgia to facilitate cooperation in the following areas

a The establishment ofverifiable measures against the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction from Georgia and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons

b The prevention ofunauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials

c The promotion of defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

d Such other areas as agreed in writing by the Parties

2 The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all assistance provided under this Agreement and under any subsequent implementing agreements and to all personnel and activities required for the implementation of such agreements and arrangements All assistance provided in accordance with this Agreement shall be used exclusively for the purposes for which it is provided in support of cooperative activities listed in paragraph 1 of this Article

f

ARTICLE IT TYPES OF COOPERATION

In order to achieve mutually agreed objectives in the areas of cooperation listed in Article I Paragraph 1 of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide the following types of assistance to Georgia

a Provision or loan ofmaterial and equipment

b Classroom and on-site training for appropriate officials of the Government of Georgia

c Provision of experts to assist Georgia in any area of agreed cooperation

d Evaluation and improvement of systems programs and regulations

e Promotion of bilateral and multilateral technical and policy level discussions

f Support for defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities

g Such other types ofassistance as may be agreed in writing by the Parties

ARTICLE ID EXECUTIVE AGENTS

Each Party shall designate an Executive Agent to implement this Agreement For the United States ofAmerica the Executive Agent shall be the Department ofDefense For Georgia the Executive Agents shall be the Ministry ofDefense and the State Department of the State Border Guards

ARTICLE IV IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS

The Parties through their executive agents shall enter into implementing agreements as appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Agreement In case ofany inconsistency between this Agreement and any such implementing agreements the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail

ARTICLEV REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE

I All activities related to the provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States of America shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as activities related to the provision ofcommodities supplies and other property by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Articles I II and III of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate Humanitarian and Technical Economic Assistance of July 31 1992

2 Provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States ofAmerica shall also be subject to the same terms and conditions as the provision of training provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Parts A B and C of the Agreement Between the Government ofthe United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Concerning the Provision ofTraining under the United States International Military Education and Training Program ofDecember 30 1993

3 Georgia shall in respect of legal proceedings and claims other than contractual claims hold harmless and indemnify the United States ofAmerica and its personnel contractors and contractors personnel for damage to property or death or injury to any persons in Georgia arising out of activities under this Agreement

4 All obligations of the United States ofAmerica under this Agreement shall be subject to availability of appropriated funds

ARTICLE VI ENTRY INTO FORCE DURATION AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes confirming the completion by each Party ofall applicable procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement and shall remain in force for five years This Agreement may be amended or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon ninety days written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the implementing agreements the obligations of Georgia in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 ofArticle V of this Agreement shall continue to apply without respect to time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties

DONE at Wahington on this 17th day of July 1997 in two original copies each in the English and Georgian Languages both texts being equally authentic

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UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND

GEORGIA CONCERNING

COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF THE PREVENTION OF PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

AND THE PROMOTION OF DEFENSE AND MILITARY RELATIONS

The United States ofAmerica and Georgia hereinafter referred to as the Parties

Desiring to prevent the proliferation ofweapons ofmass destruction and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons from Georgia

Desiring to prevent the unauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials from Georgia

Desiring to facilitate defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

Have agreed as follows

ARTICLE I AREAS OF COOPERATION

1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide assistance to Georgia to facilitate cooperation in the following areas

a The establishment ofverifiable measures against the proliferation ofweapons of mass destruction from Georgia and technology materials and expertise related to such weapons

b The prevention ofunauthorized transfer and transportation ofnuclear biological or chemical weapons and related materials

c The promotion of defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities between the Parties

d Such other areas as agreed in writing by the Parties

2 The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all assistance provided under this Agreement and under any subsequent implementing agreements and to all personnel and activities required for the implementation of such agreements and arrangements All assistance provided in accordance with this Agreement shall be used exclusively for the purposes for which it is provided in support of cooperative activities listed in paragraph 1 of this Article

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ARTICLE IT TYPES OF COOPERATION

In order to achieve mutually agreed objectives in the areas of cooperation listed in Article I Paragraph 1 of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide the following types of assistance to Georgia

a Provision or loan ofmaterial and equipment

b Classroom and on-site training for appropriate officials of the Government of Georgia

c Provision of experts to assist Georgia in any area of agreed cooperation

d Evaluation and improvement of systems programs and regulations

e Promotion of bilateral and multilateral technical and policy level discussions

f Support for defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities

g Such other types ofassistance as may be agreed in writing by the Parties

ARTICLE ID EXECUTIVE AGENTS

Each Party shall designate an Executive Agent to implement this Agreement For the United States ofAmerica the Executive Agent shall be the Department ofDefense For Georgia the Executive Agents shall be the Ministry ofDefense and the State Department of the State Border Guards

ARTICLE IV IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS

The Parties through their executive agents shall enter into implementing agreements as appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Agreement In case ofany inconsistency between this Agreement and any such implementing agreements the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail

ARTICLEV REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE

I All activities related to the provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States of America shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as activities related to the provision ofcommodities supplies and other property by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Articles I II and III of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate Humanitarian and Technical Economic Assistance of July 31 1992

2 Provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States ofAmerica shall also be subject to the same terms and conditions as the provision of training provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Parts A B and C of the Agreement Between the Government ofthe United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Concerning the Provision ofTraining under the United States International Military Education and Training Program ofDecember 30 1993

3 Georgia shall in respect of legal proceedings and claims other than contractual claims hold harmless and indemnify the United States ofAmerica and its personnel contractors and contractors personnel for damage to property or death or injury to any persons in Georgia arising out of activities under this Agreement

4 All obligations of the United States ofAmerica under this Agreement shall be subject to availability of appropriated funds

ARTICLE VI ENTRY INTO FORCE DURATION AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes confirming the completion by each Party ofall applicable procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement and shall remain in force for five years This Agreement may be amended or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon ninety days written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the implementing agreements the obligations of Georgia in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 ofArticle V of this Agreement shall continue to apply without respect to time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties

DONE at Wahington on this 17th day of July 1997 in two original copies each in the English and Georgian Languages both texts being equally authentic

FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR GEORGIA OF AMERICA

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UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

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ARTICLE IT TYPES OF COOPERATION

In order to achieve mutually agreed objectives in the areas of cooperation listed in Article I Paragraph 1 of this Agreement the United States ofAmerica may provide the following types of assistance to Georgia

a Provision or loan ofmaterial and equipment

b Classroom and on-site training for appropriate officials of the Government of Georgia

c Provision of experts to assist Georgia in any area of agreed cooperation

d Evaluation and improvement of systems programs and regulations

e Promotion of bilateral and multilateral technical and policy level discussions

f Support for defense and military contacts and other cooperative military activities

g Such other types ofassistance as may be agreed in writing by the Parties

ARTICLE ID EXECUTIVE AGENTS

Each Party shall designate an Executive Agent to implement this Agreement For the United States ofAmerica the Executive Agent shall be the Department ofDefense For Georgia the Executive Agents shall be the Ministry ofDefense and the State Department of the State Border Guards

ARTICLE IV IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENTS

The Parties through their executive agents shall enter into implementing agreements as appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Agreement In case ofany inconsistency between this Agreement and any such implementing agreements the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail

ARTICLEV REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE

I All activities related to the provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States of America shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as activities related to the provision ofcommodities supplies and other property by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Articles I II and III of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate Humanitarian and Technical Economic Assistance of July 31 1992

2 Provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States ofAmerica shall also be subject to the same terms and conditions as the provision of training provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Parts A B and C of the Agreement Between the Government ofthe United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Concerning the Provision ofTraining under the United States International Military Education and Training Program ofDecember 30 1993

3 Georgia shall in respect of legal proceedings and claims other than contractual claims hold harmless and indemnify the United States ofAmerica and its personnel contractors and contractors personnel for damage to property or death or injury to any persons in Georgia arising out of activities under this Agreement

4 All obligations of the United States ofAmerica under this Agreement shall be subject to availability of appropriated funds

ARTICLE VI ENTRY INTO FORCE DURATION AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes confirming the completion by each Party ofall applicable procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement and shall remain in force for five years This Agreement may be amended or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon ninety days written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the implementing agreements the obligations of Georgia in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 ofArticle V of this Agreement shall continue to apply without respect to time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties

DONE at Wahington on this 17th day of July 1997 in two original copies each in the English and Georgian Languages both texts being equally authentic

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UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

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ARTICLEV REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ASSISTANCE

I All activities related to the provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States of America shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as activities related to the provision ofcommodities supplies and other property by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Articles I II and III of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States ofAmerica and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Regarding Cooperation to Facilitate Humanitarian and Technical Economic Assistance of July 31 1992

2 Provision of assistance under this Agreement by the United States ofAmerica shall also be subject to the same terms and conditions as the provision of training provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Republic of Georgia under Parts A B and C of the Agreement Between the Government ofthe United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Georgia Concerning the Provision ofTraining under the United States International Military Education and Training Program ofDecember 30 1993

3 Georgia shall in respect of legal proceedings and claims other than contractual claims hold harmless and indemnify the United States ofAmerica and its personnel contractors and contractors personnel for damage to property or death or injury to any persons in Georgia arising out of activities under this Agreement

4 All obligations of the United States ofAmerica under this Agreement shall be subject to availability of appropriated funds

ARTICLE VI ENTRY INTO FORCE DURATION AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall enter into force upon the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes confirming the completion by each Party ofall applicable procedures required for the entry into force of this Agreement and shall remain in force for five years This Agreement may be amended or extended by the written agreement of the Parties and may be terminated by either Party upon ninety days written notification to the other Party of its intention to do so Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement or the implementing agreements the obligations of Georgia in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 ofArticle V of this Agreement shall continue to apply without respect to time unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties

DONE at Wahington on this 17th day of July 1997 in two original copies each in the English and Georgian Languages both texts being equally authentic

FOR THE UNITED STATES FOR GEORGIA OF AMERICA

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UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

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Note

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Enclosure

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

Government of Georgia I have the honor to propose that tJmicros ~ote together middot~middot middot~

with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

His Excellency Irakli Menagharishvili

Minister ofForeign Affairs ~ bull)

~~ ~ middot Tbilisi r

1 middot

____

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

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with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

Government of Georgia I have the honor to propose that tJmicros ~ote together middot~middot middot~

with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

His Excellency Irakli Menagharishvili

Minister ofForeign Affairs ~ bull)

~~ ~ middot Tbilisi r

1 middot

____

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Date 2~ MAY 2002 Signature Uce ~ Title

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me~oho 2002 v~oh 17 a~oho

3a-odob 3aa-malt-~o 36tJaltob ha~Gp)

ml~obo

NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

Government of Georgia I have the honor to propose that tJmicros ~ote together middot~middot middot~

with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

His Excellency Irakli Menagharishvili

Minister ofForeign Affairs ~ bull)

~~ ~ middot Tbilisi r

1 middot

____

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Date 2~ MAY 2002 Signature Uce ~ Title

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Text Box

GEORGIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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me~oho 2002 v~oh 17 a~oho

3a-odob 3aa-malt-~o 36tJaltob ha~Gp)

ml~obo

NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

~

~

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

Government of Georgia I have the honor to propose that tJmicros ~ote together middot~middot middot~

with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

His Excellency Irakli Menagharishvili

Minister ofForeign Affairs ~ bull)

~~ ~ middot Tbilisi r

1 middot

____

The original document of which this is a photocopy appears to be genuine and unaltered and to have been made at the time purportedmiddot

This photocopy consists of bull ~- bullbull pagesmiddot

Date 2~ MAY 2002 Signature Uce ~ Title

middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot---------- shy

JtslN BUSSE middotice - Consul of the

bull1Ad Statea of America

-~ _ middotI

~

~ ~ ) ~

I

MelvinCM
Text Box

GEORGIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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me~oho 2002 v~oh 17 a~oho

3a-odob 3aa-malt-~o 36tJaltob ha~Gp)

ml~obo

NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

~

~

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EM BAS SY OF THE

UN TED STATES OF AM ERICA

Tbilisi Nfay 16 2002

13702

-_ Excellency

I have the honor to refer to the Agreement between the United States

of America and Georgia concerning Cooperation in the Area of the

Prevention ofProliferation of Weapons ofMass Destruction and the

Promotion of Defense and Military Relations which was signed on July 17

1997 and entered into force on November~ 0 1997 (the WMD Agreement)

Under this Agreement the United States has provided Georgia

significant assistance to prevent the proliferation of Weapons ofMass

Destruction In accordance with Article VI of the aforementioned

Agreement the Government of the United States ofAmerica proposes to the

~ Government of Georgia that the Agreement be extended for an additional

seven years to November 10 2009

I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency the enclosed draft

Diplomatic Note from Georgia Receipt of this Note by the Embassy of the

United States from the Ministry ofForeign Affairs of Georgia is necessary to

~middot f I extend the Agre~IJent If the proposal set forth herein is acceptable to the11) ~ bull middotmiddot~

Government of Georgia I have the honor to propose that tJmicros ~ote together middot~middot middot~

with Your Excellencys reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement

between our two governments which shall enter force on the date of your

Note

Accept Excellency the renewed assurances of my highest consideration

Enclosure

As stated

His Excellency Irakli Menagharishvili

Minister ofForeign Affairs ~ bull)

~~ ~ middot Tbilisi r

1 middot

____

The original document of which this is a photocopy appears to be genuine and unaltered and to have been made at the time purportedmiddot

This photocopy consists of bull ~- bullbull pagesmiddot

Date 2~ MAY 2002 Signature Uce ~ Title

middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot---------- shy

JtslN BUSSE middotice - Consul of the

bull1Ad Statea of America

-~ _ middotI

~

~ ~ ) ~

I

MelvinCM
Text Box

GEORGIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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me~oho 2002 v~oh 17 a~oho

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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GEORGIA

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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NOTE This is an unofficial translation provided by the Government of Georgia When the official English translation becomes available it will be added to this publication

unofficial translation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and in reply to Embassys Note N 13702 dated May 162002 has the honor to inform the Embassy that the Georgian side accepts the proposal of the US side on extension of theAgreement between Georgia and the UnitedStates of America concerning Cooperation in the Area of the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations in accordance with Article VI of the above mentioned Agreement for additional seven years to November 10 2009

The Ministry confirms that the above mentioned Note of the Embassy and this Note constitute a written agreement between Georgia and the United States of America which shall enter into force on this date

The lVlinistry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration

Tbilisi 17 May 2002

The Embassy of the United Statesdf America

Tbilisi

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